Easley, Michael. Boards and Commissions Press Release, 2003-02-19, Easley Appoints Corbett to First Flight Centennial Commission

Michael F. Easley Governor State of North Carolina Office of the Governor For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Kasey Bensinger/Donna White Date: February 1 9, 2003 Phone:(919)733-5612 EASLEY APPOINTS CORBETT TO FIRST FLIGHT CENTENNIAL COMMISSION RALEIGH — Gov. Mike Easley appointed Leon Corbett of Winston-Salem to the North Carolina First Flight Centennial Commission. Corbett is a retired vice president and counsel at Wake Forest University. He taught in the School of Law and served in its administration before joining the university administration as counsel and secretary of the board of trustees. Corbett is a native of Burgaw and was revisor of statutes in the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office before returning to teach law. He received his bachelor’s degree and juris doctrine from Wake Forest University. The duties of the First Flight Centennial Commission are to develop and plan activities to commemorate the centennial of the first successful manned, controlled, heavier-than-air, powered flight and other historical events related to the development of powered flight. The board has 29 members who serve two-year terms. The Governor appoints four members. ### Governor's Press Office State Capitol. Raleigh, NC 27603-8001 (919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005 FAX (919) 733-5166